Xur, the Agent of the Nine, has returned to Destiny 2’s Tower Bazaar with his weekly exotic haul for January 30 – February 3, 2026. This weekend brings several must-have pieces, including excellent armor rolls and reliable exotic weapons. Here’s your complete breakdown of what’s worth your Strange Coins before Tuesday’s reset.
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Xur Location & Availability
Where: Tower Bazaar (permanent location near Ramen Shop, right alley)
When: Friday, January 30 at 1 PM EST – Tuesday, February 3 at 1 PM EST
Currency: Strange Coins (Legendary Shards no longer accepted as of 2026)
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This Week’s Exotic Inventory & Recommendations
| Item | Class | Cost | Worth It? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkmoon (Hand Cannon) | All | 23 Coins | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential |
| Monte Carlo (Auto Rifle) | All | 23 Coins | ⭐⭐⭐ Solid melee builds |
| Borealis (Sniper Rifle) | All | 23 Coins | ⭐⭐ Niche utility |
| Wardcliff Coil (Rocket Launcher) | All | 23 Coins | ⭐⭐⭐ PvP fun |
| Assassin’s Cowl | Hunter | 41 Coins | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best this week |
| Getaway Artist | Warlock | 41 Coins | ⭐⭐⭐ Arc builds |
| Ursa Furiosa | Titan | 41 Coins | ⭐⭐⭐ Void defense |
Top Picks You Should Grab
Assassin’s Cowl (Hunter): The standout armor piece this week. This helmet grants invisibility and health regeneration on finisher kills or precision final blows with melee attacks. Perfect for solo Grandmaster Nightfalls and dungeon runs where survivability matters most.
Hawkmoon (All Classes): If you missed this iconic hand cannon, grab it now. Paracausal Shot stacks damage on the final round based on precision hits, making it devastating in both PvE and PvP. The Monte Carlo synergizes beautifully with melee-focused builds thanks to its Markov Chain perk, which grants weapon damage from melee kills and refills ammo.
Ursa Furiosa (Titan): Void Sentinel builds benefit massively from this exotic, as blocking damage with your super returns energy based on damage absorbed. Essential for high-level content where you’re the fireteam’s shield.
Best Legendary God Rolls Available
Xur’s rotating legendary weapons this week include some potential keeper rolls. Check his inventory for:
- Hand cannons with Rangefinder + Opening Shot for PvP dominance
- Pulse rifles with Headseeker + Kill Clip for consistent DPS
- Shotguns with Slideshot + Opening Shot for aggressive play
These cost just 17 Strange Coins and 1,000 Glimmer each—affordable enough to experiment with multiple rolls.
How to Farm Strange Coins Efficiently
Since Strange Coins replaced Legendary Shards in 2026, farming has changed. The fastest methods include:
Favor of the Nine Buff: Purchase this 47-coin buff from Xur first. It grants bonus coin drops for 11 days and stacks up to three times, dramatically increasing your weekly income.
Ritual Activities: Vanguard strikes, Crucible matches, and Gambit games award coins upon completion. Focus on these playlists while your Favor buff is active.
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FAQs
Q: Does Xur still offer the Exotic Cipher quest?
Yes! Complete the weekly Xenology quest (21 strikes, Crucible wins, or Gambit matches) to earn one Exotic Cipher for purchasing legacy exotics.
Q: Can I reroll Xur’s armor stats with Ghost mods?
Absolutely. Equip stat-focused Ghost mods before claiming exotic engrams to influence the stat distribution toward your preferred build.
